All About Bone Marrow Biopsies
1. What is bone marrow? Video
2. Why do a bone marrow biopsy? Video
3. Who performs a bone marrow biopsy? Video
4. What are the risks and complications of a bone marrow biopsy? Video
5. How can a patient prepare for a bone marrow biopsy? Video
6. How is pain managed during a bone marrow biopsy? Video
7. What is the role of sedation for bone marrow biopsies? Video
8. What happens during the bone marrow biopsy procedure? Video
9. How are the findings of a bone marrow biopsy used? Video
10. What is the post-bone marrow biopsy care protocol? Video
11. How often will I need a bone marrow biopsy? Video
12. BETA - What are some shortcomings (limitations) of the results obtained from a bone marrow biopsy (BMB) test? What is a liquid biopsy? Video
Why do a bone marrow biopsy?
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Lesson Description
We would also like to thank Dr. Joshua Richter, a myeloma doctor, for helping us answer these questions about bone marrow biopsies. He answers these questions coming from a myeloma background, but his answers can be applicable to most blood cancer patients.